NRM Dominates Kampala LCII Elections, Secures Majority Seats

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has demonstrated its continued political strength by securing a sweeping victory in the recent Local Council II (LCII) elections held in Kampala and surrounding areas. This follows their success in the preceding LCI elections.

In Lubaga Division, NRM candidates proved overwhelmingly successful, clinching all 12 parishes where voting concluded. According to the NRM’s party registrar, Robert Kato, the party achieved a 100 percent win rate in these completed parish elections. Notable winners include Fredrick Kalema in Nateete Parish and Richard Masaba in Rubaga Parish. However, voting in Kisubi Parish was disrupted by violence, reportedly due to accusations of opponents transporting voters from outside the area. The Electoral Commission is expected to reschedule the election for Kisubi Parish after a review.

Further reinforcing the NRM’s dominance, Nansana Municipality in Wakiso District saw all six parish chairpersons elected unopposed. Five of these positions were secured by NRM candidates, with the Democratic Party taking one seat. Nansana Division Chairperson Samuel Mugabi commented that the municipality has seen a significant political shift towards the NRM.

While many contests concluded smoothly, some reported close calls and disputes. In Nsambya, Makindye Division, Ibirot Walter narrowly defeated the incumbent NRM flagbearer Bashir Juma. Juma, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, citing unspecified issues. In Nakawa Division, the election for Naguru I Parish chairperson was delayed due to concerns over the eligibility of contestants allegedly holding public service positions, leading to a boycott by one faction. The NRM’s consistent performance in these grassroots elections underscores its enduring influence in Ugandan politics, particularly since the reintroduction of multiparty politics.